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RV52 YHZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,876 mi
Last recorded191,876 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 191,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 185,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 174,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 174,947 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 166,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 157,487 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 157,487 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 146,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 138,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 128,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 120,861 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 115,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 112,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 90,285 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2006 84,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 60,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 60,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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RV52 YHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV52 YHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV52 YHZ registered?

RV52 YHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is RV52 YHZ safe to buy?

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